Passenger pigeon genome shows effects of natural selection
New analysis of DNA recovered from museum specimens explains surprisingly low genetic diversity of the passenger pigeon population. Find source
How the immune system identifies invading bacteria
Never-before-seen images of mouse immune system proteins and bacterial bits reveal an inspection strategy that identifies pathogens. Find source
New imaging technique peers inside living cells
Called Ultrasound Bioprobe, a non-invasive approach allows researchers to view sub-cellular structures and their mechanical behavior at nanoscale resolution. Find source
How to destroy any protein in any cell
Scientists present a novel method to directly and rapidly destroy any protein in any kind of cell, explains a new report. Find source